Illinois Compiled Statutes
70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.
Article 55 - Chicago South Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/Art. 55 heading)

 
(70 ILCS 200/55-1)
Sec. 55-1.
Short title.
This Article may be cited as the
Chicago South Civic Center Law of 1997.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-5)
Sec. 55-5.
Definitions.
When used in this Article:
"Authority" means the Chicago South Civic Center Authority.
"Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Chicago
South Civic
Center Authority.
"Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois
lying within the corporate boundaries of the City of Harvey and the
Villages of Flossmoor, Lansing, South Holland, Homewood, East Hazel Crest, and
Glenwood, together with the territory within the boundaries of other
Illinois municipalities that become part of the metropolitan area as
provided in Section 55-15.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-10)
Sec. 55-10.
Authority created; principal office.
There
is hereby created a political subdivision,
body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of
the Chicago South Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
The principal office of the Authority shall be in
the City of Harvey.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-15)
Sec. 55-15.

Inclusion of contiguous territory within metropolitan
area. A municipality that is contiguous to the metropolitan
area
may, by ordinance, request that its territory be included within the
metropolitan area. The request shall be made to the Board of the Authority.
If the Board, by ordinance, approves the request, the territory of the
requesting municipality shall thereafter be part of the metropolitan area.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-20)
Sec. 55-20.
Board created.
The governing and
administrative body of the Authority shall
be known as the Chicago South Civic Center Authority Board. The members of
the Board shall be individuals of generally recognized ability and
integrity.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-25)
Sec. 55-25.
Board members appointed.
On September 26, 1991 (the effective
date of Public Act 87-738), the
terms of all the current Board members shall expire. Within 60 days after
that date, the mayor
or president,
as the case may be, of each of the following municipalities, with the
advice and consent of the corporate authorities of that municipality, shall
appoint one member to the Board, for a total of 7 members: Harvey,
Flossmoor, Lansing, South Holland, Homewood, East Hazel Crest, and Glenwood.
Two members shall serve for terms expiring June 1, 1993, 2 members for
terms expiring June 1, 1994, and 3 members for terms expiring June 1, 1995.
Terms of the members shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of
the Board after all appointments are made. Within 60 days after the
territory of a municipality becomes part of the metropolitan area as
provided in Section 55-15, the mayor or president, as the case
may be, of
that municipality, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities
of that municipality, shall appoint one member to the Board, who shall be an
additional member; that additional member shall serve an initial term
expiring on June 1 of the second calendar year after appointment. The
successors of the members shall be appointed in like manner for 3 year
terms from the date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to
fill a vacancy. The Board may, by ordinance, appoint from one to 5
additional members of the Board, those additional members to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-30)
Sec. 55-30.
Board members; vacancy in office.
Members
of the Board, except additional members appointed
by the Board, shall hold office until their respective successors have been
appointed and qualified. Any member, except additional members appointed
by the Board, may resign from office to take effect when his or her
successor has been appointed and has qualified. An additional member
appointed by the Board may resign from office to take effect upon the date
the member specifies. The mayor or president, as the case may be, with the
advice and consent of the corporate authorities of the municipality, may
remove any member of the Board appointed by him or her in case of
incompetency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, after service on
the member, by registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of
a copy of the written charges against him or her and an opportunity to be
publicly heard in person or by counsel in his or her own defense upon not
less than 10 days notice. In case of failure to qualify within the time
required or of abandonment of office or in case of death, conviction of a
felony or removal from office, a member's office shall
become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by
appointment in like manner, as in case of expiration of the term of a member
of the Board.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-35)
Sec. 55-35.
Organization of the Board.
As soon as
practicably possible after the appointment of the
members as provided in Public Act 87-738,
the Board shall
organize for the transaction of business, select a chairperson and a
temporary secretary from its own number and adopt by-laws and regulations
to govern its proceedings. The initial chairperson and his or her
successors shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the term of
his or her office as a member of the Board or for the term of 3 years,
whichever is shorter. Actions taken by the Board before September 26, 1991
(the effective date
of Public Act 87-738) shall remain in
force until changed by the
Board on or after that date.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-40)
Sec. 55-40.
Quorum; action by majority of Board members.
A majority of all the appointed members of the Board shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All actions of the
Board shall be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
least a majority of all the appointed members shall be necessary for the
adoption of any ordinance or resolution.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-45)
Sec. 55-45.
Contracts.
All contracts for the sale of
property of the value of more
than $10,000 or for a concession in or lease of property including air
rights of the Authority for a term of more than one year shall be awarded
to the highest responsible bidder after advertising for bids. All
construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and
services, when the expense thereof will exceed $10,000, shall be let to the
lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids, excepting (1) when
repair parts, accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
or services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when the nature of
the services required is such that competitive bidding is not in the best
interest of the public, including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the services of accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers,
physicians, superintendents of construction and others possessing a high
degree of skill; and (3) when services such as water, light, heat, power,
telephone or telegraph are required.
All contracts involving less than $10,000 shall be let by competitive
bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever possible and, in any
event, in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public.
Competitive bidding is not required for the lease of real estate or
buildings owned or controlled by the Authority. The Board is empowered to
offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the Board may take into
account the past records of dealings with the bidder, experience, adequacy
of equipment, ability to complete performance within the time set, and other
factors besides financial responsibility, but in no case shall any such
contracts be awarded to any other than the highest bidder (in case of sale,
concession or lease) or the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or
expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a vote of at least a
majority of all the appointed members of the Board, and unless such action
is accompanied by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office of the
Authority and open to public inspection.
Members of the Board, officers and employees of the Authority and their
relatives within the fourth degree of consanguinity by the terms of the
civil law, are forbidden to be interested directly or indirectly in any
contract for construction or maintenance work or for the delivery of
materials, supplies or equipment.
The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for
bids. If after any such advertisement no responsible and satisfactory bid
within the terms of the advertisement shall be received, the Board may
award such contract without competitive bidding provided that it shall not
be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid received pursuant
to advertisement.
The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into effect the
provisions of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 93-491, eff. 1-1-04.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-50)
Sec. 55-50.
Bidders; civil action to compel compliance.
Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements
for bidding under this Article may bring a civil action in the Circuit
Court of Cook County
in which the metropolitan area is located to compel compliance with the
provisions of this Article relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-55)
Sec. 55-55.
Report and financial statement.
As soon
after the end of each fiscal year as may be
expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and
detailed report and financial statement of its operations and of its assets
and liabilities. A reasonably sufficient number of copies of such report
shall be printed for distribution to persons interested upon request and a
copy thereof shall be filed with the County Clerk and the Mayor of the City of
Harvey.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
 
(70 ILCS 200/55-60)
Sec. 55-60.
Standard civic center provisions incorporated by reference.
The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference into this
Article:
Section 2-3. Purpose.
Section 2-5. Definitions.
Section 2-10. Lawsuits; common seal.
Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other buildings; lease
of space.
Section 2-20. Rights and powers, including eminent domain.
Section 2-25. Incurring obligations.
Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State, or local
agency.
Section 2-40. Federal money.
Section 2-45. Insurance.
Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel performance.
Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest.
Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
Section 2-105. Funds.
Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments.
Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
Section 2-140. State financial support.
Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
Section 2-150. Tax exemption.

(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

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